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Residency for people who have already retired: minimum income, tax exemption on foreign pensions and the daily life of those who traded home for the Uruguayan coast.
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The coastline of Uruguay is very beautiful and natural.
- Cabo Polonio
- Fortaleza Santa Teresa
- Punta del Diablo
- Montevideo
- La Paloma
- Piriápolis
- Punta del Este
- José Ignacio
- La Pedrera
- Aguas Dulces
- Colonia del Sacramento
- Carmelo
- Atlántida
- Barra de Valizas
- Punta Ballena
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Cost of living
Rent, groceries, fuel and healthcare: what it costs to live in Uruguay in pesos, dollars and reais — and where the country is more expensive than its neighbours.
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Residency, ID card, bank account and school: the real step-by-step for people who move, in the order things actually happen.
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Tips you should know before travel
Frequently asked question from travelers
A valid national licence is accepted for tourist stays. Dipped headlights are mandatory 24 hours a day on any road, and the alcohol tolerance at the wheel is zero.
Cards are accepted across most of the coast and in Montevideo, and tourists using a foreign card get the VAT refunded on accommodation and restaurants. Bring pesos for duty-free shops, markets and local transport.
Pharmacy sales are restricted to registered residents. Personal use is decriminalised, but buying as a tourist is not allowed.
Vehicle documents, Mercosur insurance (carta verde) and proof of ownership are required at customs. The process usually takes a few minutes at land borders.